Easy Crispy Rosemary Garlic Air Fryer Gnocchi

If you're craving a quick, crispy, and savory side dish, this Easy Crispy Rosemary Garlic Air Fryer Gnocchi is the perfect recipe! With golden edges, soft centers, and an irresistible blend of rosemary and garlic, this dish delivers all the cozy flavors of fall in just minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: air fried gnocchi, air fryer, crispy gnocchi, gnocchi, healthy side dish, Italian appetizer, side dish, vegan italian, vegan side dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 265kcal

Author: Michelle Kadera at The Happy and Wholesome Mommy

Equipment

1 air fryer and basket
1 medium pan

Ingredients

1 pound gnocchi shelf-stable or frozen
2 tablespoons avocado oil
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional sauce for dipping such as marinara or pesto

Instructions

For best results, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray the basket with cooking spray such as avocado oil spray or olive oil spray.
While the air fryer is preheating, cook the avocado oil mixture. Over medium heat, add avocado oil, garlic, and rosemary to a pan. Stir constantly for two minutes or so. You do not want the garlic to brown. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
Add the gnocchi to the pan and toss it until the gnocchi are evenly coated.
Place the seasoned gnocchi on the greased air fryer basket in a single layer. Sprinkle with additional salt and cook in the preheated air fryer for 11-14 minutes if you use shelf-stable gnocchi or 13-16 minutes if you use frozen gnocchi. *Do not thaw frozen gnocchi.
The key is to cook the gnocchi until golden brown but not burnt. Please note: toss the gnocchi at the halfway point. You may want to toss it over a cutting board because it can get messy.
Serve immediately with your favorite pasta sauce.

Notes

A few tips you won't want to miss: Preheat the air fryer. Shake the basket halfway through. These are two important steps you don't want to miss.

The best way to enjoy this vegan gnocchi is to eat it right away. However, if you would like to save leftovers, place them in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to two days.

To reheat, place the leftover gnocchi back onto an oiled air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees for 4-6 minutes.

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